Involuntary (es. Involuntario)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

El movimiento involuntario de mis brazos me hizo caer.
The involuntary movement of my arms made me fall.
Context: daily life
Un gesto involuntario puede ser divertido.
An involuntary gesture can be amusing.
Context: social interaction
A veces, tengo risas involuntarias cuando estoy nervioso.
Sometimes, I have involuntary laughs when I'm nervous.
Context: emotions

Intermediate (B1-B2)

A veces, el llanto es un acto involuntario que no podemos controlar.
Sometimes, crying is an involuntary act that we cannot control.
Context: emotions
Su reacción involuntaria sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
His involuntary reaction surprised everyone at the meeting.
Context: social interaction
El comportamiento involuntario puede ser un signo de ansiedad.
The involuntary behavior can be a sign of anxiety.
Context: psychology

Advanced (C1-C2)

El acto involuntario de su cuerpo reveló su auténtico estado emocional, a pesar de sus esfuerzos por disimularlo.
The involuntary action of his body revealed his true emotional state, despite his efforts to conceal it.
Context: psychology
Los reflejos involuntarios, como parpadeo o el retiro de la mano ante el calor, son mecanismos de defensa fascinantes del cuerpo humano.
The involuntary reflexes, such as blinking or withdrawing the hand from heat, are fascinating defense mechanisms of the human body.
Context: biology
La naturaleza involuntaria de ciertas respuestas humanas plantea interrogantes sobre el libre albedrío y la autodeterminación.
The involuntary nature of certain human responses raises questions about free will and self-determination.
Context: philosophy

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